The Nightmare Factory: Volume 2

About the Book

The mind-bending universe of horror master Thomas Ligotti awaits in another graphic adaptation of his haunting work. Enter a sphere where bizarre gas station carnivals serve as the first stop on the road to oblivion, a malevolent puppet steals people's identities, a deranged chemist engages in horrific experiments, and nameless beings skulk about in a stone tower, waiting to envelop the unsuspecting into the nebulous reaches of unreality.

Ligotti's world is a thoroughly modern one where both identity and reality are fleeting, and nothing is truly as it appears to be.

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Critical Praise

“Joe Harris and Stuart Moore once again rise to the challenge of channeling weird horror sultan Thomas Ligotti’s cerebral fiction into an illustrated format...”The Sect of the Idiot,” is a genuine achievement and the jewel of this collection.” — Rue Morgue

“I was sucked in to each tale with a firm, claw-like grip...a triumph. — Joblo.com

“The artwork was superb across the board...if you’re a fan of Ligotti or the likes of Poe and Lovecraft, and you’re looking for something to curl up to this fall to get you ‘creep’ on, then I’d recommend picking THE NIGHTMARE FACTORY up and giving it a whirl.” — Myjoblo.com

“The adaptations maintain the lyrical psychomania of Ligotti’s prose, while the skillful art subtly, or not so subtly, pulls out the creepiness of the premises and plots.” — Library Journal

“Templesmith’s art posses the power to spread fear all by itself...and Doran, McKeever, and Gaydos do a splendid job.” — Comics Buyer’s Guide

“Provides a bitterly entertaining treat for those attuned to its storyteller’s grim sentiments.” — Boston Globe

“Outstanding...moody and deeply disturbing...each of these four stories will elicit a deep visceral response in the reader.” — Fearzone.com

“I’d recommend picking THE NIGHTMARE FACTORY up and giving it a whirl.” — Myjoblo.com

“Fox Atomic triumphs with this resplendent and disturbing graphic novel adaptation …With enthralling precision and gorgeous illustrations, Mr. Ligotti’s Gothic nightmares come to life on the visual plane in fever dreams that smolder on the page by means o — CountGore.com

“Fox Atomic triumphs with this resplendent and disturbing graphic novel adaptation …With enthralling precision and gorgeous illustrations, Mr. Ligotti’s Gothic nightmares come to life on the visual plane in fever dreams that smolder on the page by means of adroit adaptation and artistic derring-do…pitch-perfect…Each of the four stories is magnificently adapted and illustrated, capturing the very essence of Mr. Ligotti’s dark visions. Famed writers and artists Joe Harris, Stuart Moore, Colleen Doran, Ben Templesmith, Ted McKeever and Michael Gaydos bring to Thomas Ligotti’s work a splendid dark synergy that will thrill fans of dark fiction. Mr. Ligotti brings additional depth to the collection with personal introductions to each tale. More than a graphic novel, this is an event! Don’t miss it!” — Amarillo Texas News

“[R]ich in psychological terror...The intriguing premises and the stylistic variety of the illustrations, from Michael Gaydos’ dreamy paintings to Ben Templesmith’s terrifying cartoons, make The Nightmare Factory a fine, creepy read. — City Link (Florida)

“[I]f Fox Comics continue to put out fantastic titles like “The Nightmare Factory” they will be a force to be reckoned with…(A-).” — Mania.com

“[E]ntertaining from start to finish...These tales of terror exude waves of paranoia and pathos from every page.” — Ain't it Cool News.com

“[E]ntertaining from start to finish...These tales of terror exude waves of paranoia and pathos from every page...There isn’t a story in this book that doesn’t have the highest amount of professionalism added to it...a special compilation.” — Ain't it Cool News.com

“[A] resplendent and disturbing graphic novel adaptation...More than a graphic novel, this is an event! Don’t miss it!” — CountGore.com

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